some advice please my tranx went for a swm

[laker]

Hi,

Very frustrated that my Tranx went for a swim. It appears that my rod reel seating is too shallow. But I got it back. The dip was in fresh water for abour 5 mnutes. I greased the bearing and oiled the shaft. Now I just have replace the line - big mess/backlash. 

The question is should I have the reel professionally oiled and cleaned or what I have done is enough?

Going to use electrical tape to prevent the plastic rod lock from backing off again. I assume that this is what happened.

Any thoughts would be most appreciated.

Father's Day and Opening day for our Musky season.

[handi2]

5 minutes is a long time underwater. I would service every bearing if only putting them in a bath of oil.

At least it was freshwater. All i get is reels dropped in saltwater.'

[Lunker Larry]

Open it up. Either let it dry out or blow it out and oil the bearings. You won't have any issues.

[Cor]

Yip, I would also strip it nearly 100% and clean and dry and re lube everything.

I mostly use those reels and have found they they generally get very wet inside, with sea water when boating or fresh water from light rinsing after a days fishing.